Caterpillar has opened a parts distribution centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen its parts support and aftermarket service throughout East Africa and the Middle East. The 46,450m2 Middle East Distribution centre (MEDC) employs 130 people and joins new centres in Texas, Ohio, Washington and California. Construction is also underway for parts centres in Queensland, Australia, and in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. “We are excited about our overall growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa
May 14, 2013
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Her Excellency Mrs Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, chief executive of cer of Economic Zones World and JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), cutting the ribbon with Stu Levenick, group president at Caterpillar for Customer and Dealer Support
395 Caterpillar has opened a parts distribution centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen its parts support and aftermarket service throughout East Africa and the Middle East. The 46,450m2 Middle East Distribution centre (MEDC) employs 130 people and joins new centres in Texas, Ohio, Washington and California. Construction is also underway for parts centres in Queensland, Australia, and in San Luis Potosi in Mexico.
“We are excited about our overall growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa markets and, along with our dealers, are investing in expanding our facilities,” said Nigel Lewis, Cat’s vice president with responsibility for EAME distribution.
“The Middle East Distribution Centre is the first of a number of investments we are making in the region that will allow us to improve parts and components availability and the delivery process to our dealers and customers.”
